Characterful 3-Room Apartment with Original Details in Blijdorp
Key Features
Upsides
- The location in Blijdorp is highly desirable, offering a green, quiet, and child-friendly environment with the Vroesenpark and Blijdorp Zoo within walking distance, plus excellent connectivity to the city center via metro and quick access to the A13/A20 highways.
- The apartment retains charming original features from 1938, including stained glass windows in the upper lights and a decorative stained glass partition between the living room and master bedroom, while the bathroom was completely modernized in 2022 with a practical separate toilet.
- Two balconies provide outdoor space on both the front and rear of the apartment, facing different directions (northeast and southwest), allowing you to follow the sun or find shade throughout the day.
- The active homeowners association has a maintenance plan (MJOP), a reserve fund, and building insurance in place, indicating responsible management of the building.
Downsides
- The original stained glass windows consist of single glazing, which reduces energy efficiency and may lead to higher heating costs and potential draft issues, contributing to the energy label C rating.
- The master bedroom is separated from the living room only by a stained glass partition, which limits privacy and sound insulation between these spaces.
- Parking is not included with the property and the area operates on a paid parking system requiring permits, adding to monthly living costs.
- An age clause applies to the property due to its 1938 construction year, and a project notary is required for the transaction, limiting flexibility in the purchasing process.
Description
This appealing three-room apartment is situated on one of the most attractive streets in the popular Blijdorp neighborhood of Rotterdam. The property is located on the second floor and offers a living area of approximately 73 square meters. Built in 1938, the apartment retains its original character through several authentic details that have been preserved over the years.
The entrance to the building is through a shared porch area with mailboxes and an intercom system. A staircase leads to the upper floors. In the basement, the apartment has its own dedicated storage space with electricity connections.
Upon entering the apartment on the second floor, you arrive in the hallway which features tastefully painted walls and ceiling. The hallway provides access to the separate toilet room and leads to the main living area. The living room is a bright space thanks to the large windows at the front of the property. These windows allow plenty of natural light to enter the room throughout the day. The living room is connected in an open layout to the kitchen, creating a spacious and airy feel.
The kitchen is arranged in a corner configuration and comes equipped with a ceramic cooktop, an extractor hood, an oven, and a dishwasher. These appliances provide all the essential functionality for daily meal preparation. From the front side of the living area, you have access to the first balcony, which faces northeast and offers a view of the Statenweg.
At the rear of the apartment, there are two bedrooms of pleasant proportions. The master bedroom is distinguished by the stained glass partition that separates it from the living room. This decorative element adds character to the space while maintaining a visual connection between the rooms. The adjacent smaller bedroom provides access to the second balcony, which faces southwest and looks out over the inner courtyards of the building complex. This orientation means you can follow the sun throughout the day by moving between the two outdoor spaces.
The bathroom was completely renovated in 2022 and features an attractive design with green tiles in the shower area. The renovation included creating a separate toilet room, which means the toilet is no longer located in the bathroom. This layout improvement provides more practical use of the bathroom space. The bathroom contains a shower enclosure, a washbasin, and connections for a washing machine. The central heating boiler, a Remeha Tzerra model from 2015, is also located in the bathroom.
The entire apartment, with the exception of the bathroom, is fitted with wooden flooring. This gives the property a warm and cohesive appearance. The property is located within a designated protected cityscape area, which means the exterior facade and certain historical elements are protected. The stained glass windows in the upper lights and the partition between the living room and bedroom are examples of these preserved features.
In terms of insulation, the property is largely fitted with double glazing. However, the original stained glass elements consist of single glazing, which is worth noting for energy efficiency considerations. The energy label is rated C.
The Blijdorp neighborhood is known for its green character, peaceful atmosphere, and family-friendly environment. The Vroesenpark, a large public park, is located just around the corner. The famous Blijdorp Zoo is also within walking distance. For dining and socializing, the area offers several options including the Vroesenpaviljoen, the newly opened Bistrot-bar Frère which is located diagonally opposite the apartment, and establishments such as Sajoer, het Statencafé, and Breakfast, all within walking distance.
Daily groceries can be obtained from nearby supermarkets including Albert Heijn and Plus. Schools are also located in the immediate vicinity, making this location practical for families with children.
For transportation, the Blijdorp metro station is within walking distance. From there, you can reach the bustling center of Rotterdam in just a few minutes. For travel by car, the A13 and A20 highways are quickly accessible, providing connections to The Hague and Utrecht.
The homeowners association is active and well-organized. The monthly contribution is 125 euros. A maintenance plan (MJOP) is present and will be updated this year. The association is registered with the Chamber of Commerce, holds annual meetings, collects periodic contributions, maintains a reserve fund, and has building insurance in place.
Parking in the area is through paid parking, public parking, or parking permits. The property is delivered with an age clause, which is standard for buildings from this period. A project notary has been designated for the transaction. The delivery date is to be agreed upon with the seller.
The asking price for this apartment is 419,000 euros, which translates to approximately 5,740 euros per square meter. The property is offered available and measurements are based on the NEN2580 standard.
Features
Bathroom
Shower
The listing explicitly mentions a 'doucheruimte' (shower room) and lists 'Douche' under bathroom facilities.
Bathtub
No bathtub is mentioned in the description or features list.
Ensuite Bathroom
The master bedroom is separated from the living room by stained glass, and the bathroom is accessed from the hallway.
Guest Toilet
The listing explicitly states there is a separate toilet ('separaat toilet' and '1 apart toilet').
Bidet
No bidet is mentioned in the description or features list.
Double Shower
No double shower is mentioned in the description or features list.
Shared Shower
The property is a standalone apartment, not a shared living situation.
Shared Toilet
The property is a standalone apartment with its own separate toilet.
His And Hers Sinks
The listing mentions a single 'wastafel' (sink) in the bathroom.
Building General
Corner Property
Exterior
Balcony
The listing explicitly mentions two balconies, one at the front and one at the rear.
Rear Garden
It is an apartment with a rear balcony, not a rear garden.
Front Garden
It is an apartment with a front balcony, not a front garden.
Side Garden
No side garden is mentioned.
Terrace
The property has balconies, but no ground-level terrace is described.
Rooftop Terrace
No rooftop terrace is mentioned.
Barbecue Area
No barbecue area is mentioned.
Fenced Yard
It is an upstairs apartment without a yard.
Patio
No patio is mentioned.
Veranda
No veranda is mentioned.
Guest House
No guest house is present.
Waterfront
The property is not located on the water.
Kitchen Garden
No kitchen garden is present.
Equestrian Facilities
No equestrian facilities are present.
Small Livestock Facilities
No small livestock facilities are present.
Private Outdoor Pool
No private outdoor pool is present.
Private Outdoor Jacuzzi
No private outdoor jacuzzi is present.
Private Tennis Court
No private tennis court is present.
Remarkable Mountain View
Rotterdam is completely flat and has no mountains.
Remarkable City View
The apartment is on the 2nd floor with views of a street and inner courtyards, not a remarkable city skyline.
Remarkable Garden View
One balcony looks out over the inner courtyards (binnentuinen), providing a pleasant green view.
Remarkable Sea View
There is no sea view.
Remarkable Harbour View
There is no harbour view mentioned.
Remarkable Landmark View
No specific landmark view is mentioned from the apartment.
Interior Comfort
Air Conditioning
No air conditioning mentioned anywhere in the listing. Typical for a 1938 Dutch apartment of this size.
Central Heating
Explicitly stated: 'Voorzien van CV installatie (Remeha Tzerra/2015)' and 'Cv-ketel Remeha Tzerra (gas gestookt combiketel uit 2015, eigendom)'. CV = Centrale Verwarming.
Fireplace
No fireplace mentioned anywhere in the listing description or features.
Hardwood Floors
Explicitly stated: 'Het volledige appartement, afgezien van de badkamer, is voorzien van houten vloer' (The entire apartment, except the bathroom, has wooden floors).
Tiled Floors
Tiles only mentioned for the bathroom ('groene tegeltjes'). The main living areas have wooden floors, not tiled.
Laminate Flooring
The listing specifies 'houten vloer' (wooden floor), not laminate flooring.
Carpeted Floors
No carpeted floors mentioned. The listing explicitly states wooden floors throughout except the bathroom.
Underfloor Heating
No underfloor heating mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Walk In Closet
No walk-in closet mentioned in the listing. The apartment has two bedrooms but no storage details of this type.
Home Office
No home office or study space mentioned. The apartment has two bedrooms but neither is described as a workspace.
Skylight
No skylight mentioned. The listing mentions 'grote raampartijen' (large windows) and stained glass, but no skylights.
Exposed Beams
No exposed beams mentioned anywhere in the listing.
Private Indoor Pool
A private indoor pool would be impossible in a 73m² apartment. Not mentioned.
Private Indoor Sauna
A private indoor sauna would be impossible in a 73m² apartment. Not mentioned.
French Doors
The divider between living room and bedroom is described as 'glas-in-lood afscheiding' (stained glass partition), not French doors.
Interior Style
Scandinavian
The apartment is a 1938 building with authentic details and stained glass, which is contrary to Scandinavian minimalist style. No Scandinavian design elements are mentioned.
Modern
The bathroom was fully renovated in 2022 with modern fixtures, and the kitchen has modern appliances. However, the overall character is classic with authentic 1938 details.
Industrial
No industrial elements mentioned such as exposed brick, metal fixtures, concrete floors, or loft-style design. The apartment has classic stained glass details.
Mediterranean
No Mediterranean features mentioned such as terracotta tiles, warm colors, arched doorways, or Mediterranean-style elements.
Classic
Strong classic character explicitly mentioned: built in 1938, 'fraaie authentieke details', stained glass (glas-in-lood) in transoms and as room divider, located in protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht).
Exterior Style
Traditional Historic
Does this building represents a traditional or historic style?
Early 20th Century
Does this building represents an early 20th century building style? In countries like the Netherlands buildings to which this applies are sometimes called things like a 'jaren-30 woning'
Post War Functional
Does this building represents a post war building style, that had to be functional and mass produces for the rapid increase in population numbers?
Modernist
Does this building represents a modern building style?
Newly Build
Does this building looks like it was newly build?
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Explicitly mentioned as 'vaatwasser' in the kitchen description
Oven
Explicitly mentioned as 'oven' in the kitchen equipment list
Kitchen Island
Kitchen described as corner layout ('hoekopstelling'), which contradicts an island setup
Open Plan Kitchen
Explicitly stated 'De woonkamer staat in open verbinding met de keuken' (living room in open connection with kitchen)
Pantry
Not mentioned and 73m² apartment with corner kitchen layout makes separate pantry unlikely
Stove
Explicitly mentioned as 'keramische kookplaat' (ceramic cooktop)
Induction Stove
Explicitly stated as 'keramische kookplaat' (ceramic), not induction which would be specified differently
Build In Coffee Maker
Not mentioned; such a feature would typically be highlighted in listing
Boiling Water Tap
Not mentioned; Quooker or similar would be a notable selling point and would be specified
Downdraft Extractor
Standard 'afzuigkap' (extractor hood) is mentioned, not downdraft
Shared Kitchen
This is a private apartment for sale, not shared housing
Design Kitchen
1938 building with authentic character details; kitchen not described as designer or luxury, focus is on charm and period features
New Kitchen
Building from 1938, bathroom renovated in 2022 but no kitchen renovation mentioned; kitchen appears original or older
Parking & Storage
Parking
The property does not come with a dedicated parking spot. The listing only mentions 'Betaald parkeren, openbaar parkeren en parkeervergunningen'.
Storage Room
The listing explicitly states 'In de kelder bevindt zich de berging van dit appartement' and lists 'Schuur/berging Box' in the features.
Garage
There is no mention of a garage in the description or features.
Automatic Garage Door
There is no garage present at the property.
Double Garage
There is no garage present at the property.
Attic
The property is a 3-room apartment on the 2nd floor with a flat roof, with no mention of an attic.
Cellar
The listing states that the storage room (berging) of the apartment is located in the cellar ('kelder').
Covered Parking
No covered parking is mentioned for the property.
Underground Parking
No underground parking is mentioned; the property is an apartment in a 1938 building with only a basement storage.
Ev Charging
There is no mention of EV charging facilities in the description or features.
Workshop
No workshop is mentioned in the listing.
Shed
While 'Schuur/berging' is listed, the description clarifies this is a box in the cellar, not a standalone shed.
Street Parking Free
The listing explicitly states 'Betaald parkeren' (paid parking), indicating street parking is not free.
Street Parking Permit
The listing explicitly lists 'parkeervergunningen' (parking permits) as a type of parking available.
Parkspot Rent Price Month
No parking spot is included with the property to rent.
Parkspot Sale Price
No parking spot is included with the property for sale.
Rules
Owners Association
The listing explicitly mentions an active VvE (Owners Association) with a monthly contribution of €125.
Leasehold
The listing states 'Eigendomssituatie Volle eigendom' (Full ownership), meaning it is not leasehold.
Oa Chamber Of Commerce Registered
The features section explicitly states 'Inschrijving KvK Ja' (Chamber of Commerce registration: Yes).
Oa Annual Meeting
The features section explicitly states 'Jaarlijkse vergadering Ja' (Annual meeting: Yes).
Oa Fees
The listing states 'Periodieke bijdrage Ja (€ 125,00 per maand)'.
Oa Reserve Fund
The features section explicitly states 'Reservefonds aanwezig Ja' (Reserve fund present: Yes).
Oa Maintenance Plan
The features section states 'Onderhoudsplan Ja' and the description mentions an MJOP (maintenance plan) is present.
Oa Buildings Insurance
The features section explicitly states 'Opstalverzekering Ja' (Buildings insurance: Yes).
Other Rules
The listing specifies a project notary, an age clause (ouderdomsclausule), and a mandatory digital bidding logbook.
Safety & Accessibility
Elevator
The listing mentions a staircase ('trappenhuis') to reach the 2nd floor. There is no mention of an elevator, and the building is from 1938, making an elevator highly unlikely.
Intercom
The listing mentions a 'bellentableau' (bell panel) in the shared porch, which typically functions as an intercom system.
Private Entrance
The listing explicitly states a shared porch ('gezamenlijk portiek') and a staircase for different residents, indicating it is not a private entrance.
Automatic Gate
The property is an apartment in a regular city neighborhood with no mention of any gates.
Gated Community
The apartment is located in a regular residential neighborhood with no mention of a gated community.
Wheelchair Accessible
The apartment is located on the 2nd floor and is only accessible via a staircase, with no elevator present.
Utilities & Technical
Washing Machine Connections
The listing explicitly states 'De wasmachine aansluiting en opstelplaats van de CV-ketel bevinden zich tevens in de badkamer' (The washing machine connection and CV boiler placement are also in the bathroom).
Laundry Room
The washing machine connection is located in the bathroom, not in a separate dedicated laundry room. The floor plan description shows no separate laundry space.
Ventilation System
The features explicitly list 'Mechanische ventilatie, natuurlijke ventilatie' (Mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation).
Cable Tv
The features explicitly list 'TV kabel' (TV cable) as one of the provisions.
Energy Efficiency
Solar Panels
No mention of solar panels anywhere in the listing
Double Glazing
Listing explicitly states 'Grotendeels voorzien van dubbele beglazing' (largely equipped with double glazing), though stained glass windows are single glazed
Triple Glazing
No mention of triple glazing; listing specifically mentions double and single glazing only
Heat Pump
Listing specifies a gas-fired CV-ketel (Remeha Tzerra from 2015), no heat pump mentioned
Home Battery
No mention of home battery storage anywhere in the listing
Other Energy Efficiency Measures
Energy label C indicates some efficiency measures. The apartment has mechanical ventilation, a relatively modern 2015 gas boiler (Remeha Tzerra combiketel), and partial double glazing. However, the 1938 building with protected cityscape status limits extensive energy upgrades, and the stained glass windows remain single glazed.
Location
History
No history available for this listing.